Esd
Secure delivery of a product key directly to consumers and small businesses via retailers and resellers.
Your customer can instantly download/activate software after purchase.
Key features of esd
- Secured electronic key delivery
- Always up-to-date version of products
- New product versions available at once on a street day, no need to wait for available deliveries or pre-order the products
- Same functionality, licensing rights and possibilities of boxed (FPP) products
- No need to keep the stock - no old stock
- No logistics costs
Business opportunity for elko partners
Different electronic delivery models adopted to Partner business needs.
Possibility to order and deliver electronic keys to customer at any time «24/7».
Delivery of electronic keys within minutes.
Higher profit margins in comparison to boxed products.
Order history and possibility to resend the order to customer within couple of clicks.
Regular Microsoft ESD marketing programs.
Technical support on ESD model integration with Partner commerce systems: ESD e-shop/ESD PTR.
Extension of portfolio of always available products without extensive expenses.
Complimentary and joint sales to customers.
End customers benefits
- Software purchase fast and simple
- No handling cost, purchased content available via direct download
- No waiting period, software instantly activated after the purchase
- The product license can be moved to the new device
How to sell esd
There are two digital distribution methods:
| Electronic Software Download (ESD) | SD Print-to-Receipt | |
|---|---|---|
| Target Scenario | Online via ELKO B2B e-shop or API interface | In-store (API interface for retail) |
| Merchandizing | Online product detail page | Shop, chip card or kiosk |
| Product Key Delivery | Email or text | Printed on purchase receipt |
Target Scenario
Merchandizing
Product Key Delivery
Electronic Software Download (ESD)
Online via ELKO B2B e-shop or API interface
Online product detail page
Email or text
SD Print-to-Receipt
In-store (API interface for retail)
Shop, chip card or kiosk
Printed on purchase receipt
MICROSOFT PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AS ESD
| Microsoft® Office 365 Home | |
| Microsoft® Office 365 Personal | |
| Microsoft® Office Home and Business 2016 Win | |
| Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2016 Win | |
| Microsoft® Office Mac Home and Student 2016 | |
| Microsoft® Office Mac Home Business 1 PK 2016 | |
| Microsoft® Office Professional 2016 Win | |
| Microsoft® Project 2016 Win | |
| Microsoft® Project Professional 2016 Win | |
| Microsoft® Visio® Professional 2016 Win | |
| Microsoft® Visio® Standard 2016 Win | |
| Microsoft® Windows HOME 10 | |
| Microsoft® Windows HOME N 10 | |
| Microsoft® Windows Professional N 10 | |
| Microsoft® Windows Professional 10 |
Microsoft® Office 365 Home
Microsoft® Office 365 Personal
Microsoft® Office Home and Business 2016 Win
Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2016 Win
Microsoft® Office Mac Home and Student 2016
Microsoft® Office Mac Home Business 1 PK 2016
Microsoft® Office Professional 2016 Win
Microsoft® Project 2016 Win
Microsoft® Project Professional 2016 Win
Microsoft® Visio® Professional 2016 Win
Microsoft® Visio® Standard 2016 Win
Microsoft® Windows HOME 10
Microsoft® Windows HOME N 10
Microsoft® Windows Professional N 10
Microsoft® Windows Professional 10